One of the most common issues we deal with in Primary School, outside of the academic space, is friendships (the social space). Concerns within the social space may include: Conflict on the playgroundFeeling like they have no friendsDealing with possessive or dominating friendsPlaying alone at recess or lunchFeeling excluded during group or teamworkFriendship fires, cliques, … Continue reading Parents as Friendship Coaches

As the writer of this article, I am stepping into an uncomfortable zone and I feel a degree of stress, as my intention emanates from my overwhelming responsibility to assist the High School students in my care, not from a desire to upset parents. With over three decades of experience working with students and parents … Continue reading Life Can Be Uncomfortable

“The dinner table is the center for the teaching and practicing not just of table manners but of conversation, consideration, tolerance, family feeling, and just about all the other accomplishments of society.”Judith Martin People all over the world have been delighted by the surprise skit that launched the Palace Party last weekend at the Queen’s … Continue reading What we can learn from Her Majesty’s tea with Paddington Bear

As we pack away the cheesecake from Shavuot (or, in my case, leave it out so everyone can pick at the last few pieces), I can’t help but reflect on the significance of the last three days. Significant because I witnessed so many children sitting in shule around the bimah as the 10 Commandments were … Continue reading A gift we can’t afford to ignore

The disruption of the past two years has proved to be tiresome and discombobulating for both children and the adults who surround them. Even though hope looms brightly on the horizon, with many confirmed events across a jam-packed calendar, educators and health professionals are sounding the alarm bells because of the evidence they have of … Continue reading Shifting our “Post-Covid Kids” from being anxious to being happy and courageous